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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.18, 110.94 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.18, 110.94 and 66.11 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.18 : 110.94 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.18/110.94 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.18x = 110.94 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.18x = 7,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,333.86/74.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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